Description
Incorporate mindfulness into your routine with this resource featuring easy to use mindful minute calming and focusing activities. The Mindful Minutes Packet is designed to improve emotional regulation, attention, and self-awareness skills, making them perfect for occupational therapy sessions or general classroom use. Activities are designed to be used in elementary, middle or high school. Multiple formats including games, list strips, task cards and digital spinners are included.
Created by a COTA, the 18 page PDF will be available electronically immediately following payment.
When is a good time to use this resource?
•Morning meetings
•Brain breaks
•Occupational therapy or counseling sessions
•Calming corner ideas
•After recess to return to learning
•Before or after transitions
•During all school meetings or assemblies
•Any time during the day to get students ready to learn
What is included in the Mindful Minutes PDF?
•List of 12 engaging mindful minute activities
•Activity cards for mindful jars or bins
•Roll a Yoga movement
•Spin a Yoga movement
•Roll a Mindful minute
•Spin a Mindful minute
•12 yoga pose cards
•2 Digital Spinner hosted on Wheel of Names.com
What skills are students working on with this resource?
•Self-regulation
•Attentional control
•Emotional awareness
•Positive classroom experiences
Key Features:
•Minimal prep required—simply print and use!
•Designed to be printed front to back with activity on the front and a brief description on the back
•Easy implementation for seamless integration into daily routines
•Promotes a more focused, calm, and productive classroom environment
•Easy to expand to more than one minute if students are more dysregulated
Prep tips: Print pages 8-13 double sided. Cut out and laminate Mindful Minute activities. Place on a keyring, display on a wall or put in a container of your choice.
Implementing Mindful Minutes in the Classroom: Integrating mindful minutes into your classroom routine is simple and can yield significant benefits. Start by introducing one or two activities per day, gradually increasing the frequency as students become more comfortable with the practice. Remember to model mindfulness yourself and create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable participating.
